Britain calls on ex-Tesco boss 'Drastic Dave' to fix supply chain

Dave Lewis was named for a three-month stint as the UK government's supply chain adviser

UK prime minister Boris Johnson: 'There are currently global supply issues which we are working with industry to mitigate and Dave brings a wealth of experience which will help us continue to protect our businesses and supply chains.' File picture

Boris Johnson has turned to former Tesco boss Dave Lewis to fix supply chain problems that have hit the British economy and sparked criticism of the UK prime minister's response.

Mr Lewis, who was nicknamed "Drastic Dave" after fixing businesses at consumer goods group Unilever through cost-cutting and innovative marketing and led Britain's biggest retailer Tesco for six years, was named for a three-month stint as the UK government's supply chain adviser.